CN Franchising Wishlist

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Subwaywang

EDG (Obvious)
BiliBili (Better than NRG, not in good form right now however)
FunPlus Phoenix (Solid roster than is already ready for franchise with only 1 import)
Rare Atom (Need to solve IGL issue if yoman is cut)
Trace Esports (Not sure of the logistics of CN franchising, but this roster is full of contenders. FengF > Zekken)
Attacking Soul Esports (Inconsistent but a very fun team)
Weibo gaming (Most likely will buy their way in)
Ninja in Pyjamas (Same as 7)
JDG (Brand Recognition + Vici)
Top Esports (Sylvan and Eko will be tough to choose between)

Ascension Winner/ Dark Horses - Dragon Ranger, Royal Never Give Up

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where LGD

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In all honesty I'd prefer them over NIP, but I think NIP are already locked in

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T1 gonna swoop in for Stew (saya down form) and Sylvan (proper smokes player) + 1 more random signing to make 10 person roster.

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Plausible but I'd like to see stew stay in China.

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sadly the world is run by money :(

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Very true. But I do know that CN Esport market is very big, so maybe...

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saya is t1 franchise player they won't replace him

geng will grab sylvan back tho once they realize signing a ranked player is stupid

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Nisham

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Karon isn't a ranked player tf

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Warlordwibz

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Karon is someone who did well in tryout.
https://twitter.com/arnoldwh/status/1727537813430878468

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y0y

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ShuGo

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shut up yay

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where tyloo

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Stuck in t2 sadly, I think they need better coaching because the roster is honestly good enough for low and even as high as mid Tier 1, but their performance lately has been lacking severely

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Looks like imma have to step in

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Personally I can't find fault in this list. Good job!

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That win against NRG is just a matchup problem bruh, NRG literally always wins against DRX, the team that destroyed BLG

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Keep coping bro. Losing 0 4 is crazy.

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ZettGundam

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even if its true, NRG rent free in BLG fans head

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The same can be said for NRG fans...

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RNG is suffering from back pay issues, according to some channels of information. It seems that all the roster might sell at a marked price (ignore this sxxt team). I hope that DRG and TEC can get the temporary seat (idk if TEC could go up as a temporary seat team, or being purchased). And I think Tyloo might get a seat, replacing JDG, WBG or NIP (although tylose everyday).

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Subwaywang

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That stinks if thats the case, hate it that money does indeed impact a lot of this

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dont forget LNG now has a valorant team, i have basically the same wishlist but

-ASE
+LNG (brand recognition)

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If LNG actually gets franchised I can see them buying a bunch of T2 players from teams like TYLOO, NWG, or even TEC

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ASE my goat hfmi 🙏

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Is it about orgs or about players?
If it's about players, then 7-9 are jokes.
If it's about orgs then all "wishes" can be irrelevant, except for EDG, BLG, FPX, RNG, IG, LGD and maybe RA, ASE, NIP, TYLOO

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I'm sure both are considered in some sense.

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maybe Riots/Tencents will say: RA is too small organisation for us. We let LNG our slot (team has 25 points for 3 tournaments) and players will look for a new "house" etc. Or maybe Them to force LNG to buyout roster of RA. Names were taken spontaneously as an example
It all will depend on the rules and agreements

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They might, but imo RA's built up quite a fanbase in the Valorant scene, and they're also a partnered LPL team, so I think there's a good chance RA gets in. I think LNG's also a brand recognition type team that's well known in the CN esports scene in general and they might very well take the slot from a team like RA if RIOT deems them not good enough for whatever reason.

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then you should add IG in the context of the strong organizations too

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I don't remember where I saw it but I did read an article just a bit ago that said IG isn't making franchise.

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No, much like the other regions the focus is on the organization and what they can contribute to the VALORANT esports scene long-term. The roster is irrelevant to partnerships, but having a track record of competitive rosters is an added plus for your chances getting in.

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I think I get it now. Thank you so much for the knowledge!

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Subwaywang

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I agree with your stance on 7-9

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EDG, BBG, WBG and FPX is probably locked in for franchise.
personally i want tyloo to get in but... it seems rough for them.